GRE Word List

POTENTIAL

existing in possibility : capable of development into actuality

The meaning of the word potential is existing in possibility : capable of development into actuality.

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WordMeaning
vulnerablecapable of being physically or emotionally wounded
sageone (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom
legatoin a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones)
aliasotherwise called : otherwise known as
arablefit for or used for the growing of crops
prodigiouscausing amazement or wonder
proteanof or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms
alimonyan allowance made to one spouse by the other for support pending or after legal separation or divorce
forebodingthe act of one who forebodes
awfulextremely disagreeable or objectionable